Today, with my loving husband's pursuance, I have decided to start
a blog. I have only read maybe 3 blog posts, ever. So this world
is completely foreign to me. I'm not sure what to expect, as I am
leaping into a new adventure. I have a 'voice' that I'm discovering how
to use, and would be happy to have a few fellow voyagers to take this
trip with. Here is a sneak peak of what to expect:
How am I feeling? That depends on if we’re talking about today or generally. Today I am feeling happy. It’s Friday, I slept well last night, I am calm and peaceful. Contradictory, lately I have been rustled. I’m not sure that’s an accurate word to describe what I mean. I just looked it up on an (probably unreliable) online dictionary. It didn’t confirm or deny this use. I will explain. Over the years I have become more aware of global issues, mainly to do with animal rights, environmental/sustainability needs, and social justice. To be honest, it is tearing me apart. The more I learn, the worse I feel about the current societal climate, globally. I have been slowly altering my lifestyle to reduce or eliminate my contribution to some of these issues. To the people around me, it’s “just the way Lydia is”. As though it’s easier for me than it is for others to make these life changes. Let me clarify; It has not, and is not, easy for me. I too grew up as a mass consumer, meat eating, milk drinking, and blissfully ignorant individual. I am a human, and therefore have nostalgia associated with many things that I have given up. No one wants to leave their cozy cocoon to enter a world that is not tailored or friendly to conscience people. I have to seek out vegan, ethical and sustainable products, or succumb to the norm and compromise on my values. I am, for the first time in my life, a minority. Does that sound easy? Some may argue that it’s my own choice, and so I have put myself in this ‘dilemma’. I think that’s an ironic, irresponsible and unreasonable view. I haven’t chosen to lead a difficult life; I have chosen to lead a life in line with my values. I am not at fault for the lack of compassion in our world. I can’t explain why others choose to ignore facts, and are okay continuously contributing to the suffering incurred to allow them to live their life as they are. I want to help people see the impact, and motivate them to start making changes. But I don’t know how. That is why I have been rustled. Isn’t that a great description? I feel like I have reached a whole new level. Having never navigated these waters, and not knowing where to find a map, I am lost. I have thought of a few bandaid solutions, but can’t be sure they will sustain me. Where should I look for my answers? Do you know? Who does the minority turn to? The other minorities who are as lost as you? Sigh.
I am open to hearing your stories, opinions, suggestions and support. Without them, I won't know to keep writing. :)
How am I feeling? That depends on if we’re talking about today or generally. Today I am feeling happy. It’s Friday, I slept well last night, I am calm and peaceful. Contradictory, lately I have been rustled. I’m not sure that’s an accurate word to describe what I mean. I just looked it up on an (probably unreliable) online dictionary. It didn’t confirm or deny this use. I will explain. Over the years I have become more aware of global issues, mainly to do with animal rights, environmental/sustainability needs, and social justice. To be honest, it is tearing me apart. The more I learn, the worse I feel about the current societal climate, globally. I have been slowly altering my lifestyle to reduce or eliminate my contribution to some of these issues. To the people around me, it’s “just the way Lydia is”. As though it’s easier for me than it is for others to make these life changes. Let me clarify; It has not, and is not, easy for me. I too grew up as a mass consumer, meat eating, milk drinking, and blissfully ignorant individual. I am a human, and therefore have nostalgia associated with many things that I have given up. No one wants to leave their cozy cocoon to enter a world that is not tailored or friendly to conscience people. I have to seek out vegan, ethical and sustainable products, or succumb to the norm and compromise on my values. I am, for the first time in my life, a minority. Does that sound easy? Some may argue that it’s my own choice, and so I have put myself in this ‘dilemma’. I think that’s an ironic, irresponsible and unreasonable view. I haven’t chosen to lead a difficult life; I have chosen to lead a life in line with my values. I am not at fault for the lack of compassion in our world. I can’t explain why others choose to ignore facts, and are okay continuously contributing to the suffering incurred to allow them to live their life as they are. I want to help people see the impact, and motivate them to start making changes. But I don’t know how. That is why I have been rustled. Isn’t that a great description? I feel like I have reached a whole new level. Having never navigated these waters, and not knowing where to find a map, I am lost. I have thought of a few bandaid solutions, but can’t be sure they will sustain me. Where should I look for my answers? Do you know? Who does the minority turn to? The other minorities who are as lost as you? Sigh.
I am open to hearing your stories, opinions, suggestions and support. Without them, I won't know to keep writing. :)
